Alastair Gordon

Alastair ‘Gords’ Gordon is Senior Lecturer in Media and Communications at Leicester De Montfort University, UK. He researches and teaches modules on global subcultures and paranormal media. In 2012, Gords co-founded the Punk Scholars Network with Mike Dines. Gords used to record and tour internationally in such bands as Hard to Swallow, John Holmes, Geriatric Unit and Endless Grinning Skulls. He is author of numerous academic articles and book chapters. Most recently he authored Crass Reflections (2016) and co-edited The Punk Reader Volumes one and two (2019 & 2022).